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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.51, 3,100.22 and 679.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.51, 3,100.22 and 679.79 is: 1,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.51 : 3,100.22 = 679.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.51/3,100.22 = 679.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.51x = 3,100.22 × 679.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.51x = 2,107,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,487.40/2,066.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.83

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